The Chamber of Electrical Engineers (EMO) has been established in 1954. The establishment is based on the UCTEA Law No.6235. It is a professional organization defined in the form of a public institution as stated in the Article 135 of the Constitution. It is one of the 23 constituent chambers of the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects.

EMO represents Electrical, Electronics, Control, Biomedical Engineers and has members over 46000. EMO Headquarters is located in Ankara. It has branches in Adana, Ankara, Antalya, Bursa, Denizli, Diyarbakır, Eskişehir, Gaziantep, Kocaeli, İstanbul, İzmir, Mersin, Samsun and Trabzon. Additionally, The Chamber of Electrical Engineers is a widespread organization, having representatives and professional control offices in provinces and districts among the country.

OBJECTIVES OF EMO

1. To create solutions for members considering current needs, conditions and facilities; make efforts for the profession to be practiced and developed according to the interests of members, society and the country; preserve honesty and morality in relations with members and other professional chambers; set up and defend policies for the common good in the field of profession; form public opinion; warn relevant authorities.

2. To make all necessary attempts at securing public and national interests; finding, protecting and operating natural resources of the country; increasing agricultural and industrial productivity; protecting the environment and supporting artistic and technological improvements.

3. To collaborate with public authorities and other organizations in order to protect the interests of the profession, the country and the members; to take legal steps related to the professional field when necessary.

4. To protect the rights and authorization of members, provide solidarity among the members, prevent unfair competition.

6. To make recommendations to public authorities and the Union about preparation and modification of the laws, rules and regulations concerning the activities of the Chamber.

7. To improve theories and practices of art and science concerning the profession.

8. To provide educational services related to the profession for members; construct and operate training institutions; organize courses, national and international fairs, seminars, congresses, exhibitions; give certificates to participants.

9. To audit professional services and products to improve their quality; set up calibration and test laboratories.

10. To provide facilities for social and cultural activities to members.

11. To serve as expert, arbitrator or consultant about the professional field at courts of law.

12. To introduce the profession to students who study in the related engineering branches; let them benefit the facilities and resources of the Chamber, such as courses, internship, social activities; examine problems of engineering education and students; offer solutions.

13. To work in collaboration with universities and the industrial sector; organize collective events.

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Those who graduated from electrical, electronics, electrical-electronics, computer, control, communication, telecommunication, biomedical, software, information systems and microelectronics engineering departments of universities in Turkey and universities abroad which are accredited by The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) can become members.

The undergraduate degree is referred for membership.

One has to be a citizen of The Republic of Turkey to become a full member.

The following must be submitted in order to apply for membership:

For Turkish citizens;

Copy of diploma or graduation certificate approved by a notary or the faculty (Those who graduated from a university abroad must also submit a notarized copy of the accreditation certificate taken from The Council of Higher Education.)

Article 33: One has to register for the relevant Chamber in order to carry on professions of engineering and architecture.

According to the Law 6235, foreign engineers who are allowed to work in Turkey must become temporary members. Chamber General Assembly may confer honorary membership to people who work for achieving the objectives of the Chamber.

Foreign engineers who will apply for temporary membership must submit the work permit taken from the Ministry of Public Works and Settlement, in addition to the documents listed above. Registration and membership fees are different for foreign engineers.

Student Membership

You can apply for student membership to the nearest EMO unit with your identity card, student ID and two photos. Student membership is free of charge.

STRUCTURE AND MISSION OF THE CHAMBER

Decision Making and Executive Bodies

General Assembly

Executive Board

Honorary Board

Inspection Board

Supporting Bodies

Coordination Council

Scientific Board

Editorial Board

Commissions

Decision Making and Executive Bodies

1) General Assembly

The General Assembly convenes biennially in February. It is composed of delegates, who are elected in Branch General Assemblies, in addition to regular delegates. The following must be on the meeting agenda of the General Assembly:

a) Election of the Presidential Council

b) Reading operating, financial and audit reports

c) Election of the Chamber Executive, Honorary, Inspection Boards; and candidates for UCTEA General Assembly, Executive, Inspection, High Honorary Boards.

2) Executive Board

The Board consists of seven full and seven alternate members. It implements the decisions taken in the General Assembly; attends Branch General Assemblies when necessary; provides communication and coordination with UCTEA; calls Honorary and Inspection Boards to duty when required; represents the Chamber and the members in lawsuits.

45nd Period (2016-2017) EMO Executive Board

President : Hüseyin YEŞİL

Vice President : Kübülay ÖZBEK

Secretary : Hüseyin ÖNDER

Treasurer : İbrahim AKSÖZ

Member : Bahadır ACAR

Member : Yusuf GÜNDOĞAN

Member : Kadir ÖZKAN

3) Honorary Board

It consists of five full and five alternate members; works in order to keep the activities of the Chamber in accordance with the laws and regulations; takes decisions and precautions about members who act contrary to ethical and moral principles of the profession.

45nd Period EMO Honorary Board

Nazmiye Rahime TİĞREK

İrfan ŞENLİK

Suat YILMAZ

İsa GÜNGÖR

Erhan KARAÇAY

4) Inspection Board

The Inspection Board consists of seven full and seven alternate members. It audits the accounts and relevant activities of the Chamber at least on a quarterly basis; prepares reports and presents it to the Executive Board.

The Council aims to provide coordination among executive units of the Chamber. It consists of UCTEA Executive Board representative, Chamber Executive Board, Branch Executive Boards and if required, full members of the Chamber Honorary and Inspection Boards.

2) Scientific Board

The Chamber Scientific Board has been established in order to analyze scientific and technical issues and the main problems of the profession, and offer solutions. It is composed of two members from each Branch Executive Board and the members of the Chamber Executive Board.

3) Editorial Board

The Editorial Board is responsible for Elektrik Mühendisliği Dergisi, Cumhuriyet Enerji and other professional publications. It defines the editorial policies of EMO.

4) Commissions

Chamber Executive Board constitutes commissions for various activities to be carried out efficiently. The Board appoints people to take place in commissions. The commissions are liable to the Executive Board.

BRANCHES

The branches have been established in order to improve the relations of the Chamber with its members.

Structure of Branches

Decision Making and Executive Bodies

Branch General Assembly

Branch Executive Board

Branch Inspection Board

Supporting Bodies

Branch Coordination Council

Branch Advisory Board

Commissions

Branch General Assemblies convene biennially. They consist of members of the corresponding branches. The following must be on the meeting agenda of the Branch General Assemblies: